Ep 1247 - "Pissed Off" Trainers force race cancellation in Southwell boycott
Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the Good Friday edition of the podcast. With news that organised action has led to the abandonment of a race at Southwell on Easter Sunday, Nick talks to campaigner Sam Hoskins, former trainer Mark Johnston, and NTF President Nick Alexander in an attempt to understand the background to the boycott. Also on today's show, Fairyhouse GM Peter Roe in advance of the Irish National Festival, and Molly is back with an update on podcast pointer Baunmore Jet.
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Ep 1246 - Kia rips up the playbook. Again.
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to bring you today's news from around the racing world. Following Field of Gold's Craven romp, Juddmonte's Barry Mahon discusses plans for the three key Guineas colts in their ownership. Also on today's show, Kia Joorabchian reflects on a record spend at the Tattersalls Breeze-Up sales, while Karl Burke discusses returning plans for Classic winner Fallen Angel, Adrien Cugnasse reports on the fallout between Edouard de Rothschild and his successors at France Galop, and Ben Atkins has the latest from the Point to Point field.
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Ep 1245 - Is Guineas winner hiding in plain sight?
Nick is joined by ITV Racing, Sky Sports, Sun Racing, PaddyPower, atttheraces and Eventmastersuk's Matt Chapman to discuss the latest from around the horse racing world. In Newmarket for the Craven meeting, they catch up with Nell Gwyn winner Kieren Shoemark, who also has the lowdown on Craven Stakes fancy Field of Gold. Also on today's show, Kate Harrington gives us the inside track on mother Jessie's two Guineas contenders Green Impact and Hotazhell. Legendary consignor Willie Browne reflects on smashing his own Craven Breeze-Up record, while Roger Teal has the latest on Lockinge contender Dancing Gemini, Plumpton's Craig Staddon looks forward to welcoming Willie Mullins and Al Asayl's Harry Peter-Hoblyn is this week's Weatherbys Bloodstcock Guest.
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Ep 1244 - A Craven Attempt
Nick is joined by Lydia Hislop on Day One of Newmarket's traditional and prestigious Craven meeting. Ahead of tomorrow's eponymous feature, they talk to Wimbledon Hawkeye's trainer James Owen, and discuss the trainer's jockey arrangements on his star horses this season. Also on the show today, we hear from Aidan O'Brien on his early Classic contenders in the company of Charlotte Greenway and Jane Mangan, while Newmarket trainer Tom Clover shares his dismay at the poor prize money on offer on Easter Sunday and spins through this week's runners. Nick and Lydia run with the Easter prize money theme and also discuss ARC's Amphitheatre Racing, whose motives have caused a degree of consternation amongst punters and professionals this week. Plus, Dan Barber talks Scottish National, Craven Ratings and a two year old to watch from the Timeform perspective.
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Ep 1243 - AIDAN O'BRIEN Stable Tour and Classic Contenders
Ahead of the first British Classics of the flat season, Charlotte Greenway & Jane Mangan are at Ballydoyle and joined by Aidan O'Brien after second lot as they look ahead to his likely runners in the Betfred 1000 & 2000 Guineas, with a positive update on both his leading fancies. Then they look ahead to those with Epsom on their agenda before discussing plans for some of the stable stars including Kyprios, Los Angeles & Storm Boy. Finally, Aidan gives us a two year old for Royal Ascot, who's name could be changed this week to reflect his ability!
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